The BRZ tS, despite an aero package that includes a nearly identical rear wing to the teased image, doesn’t have any additional power over the regular BRZ. Instead, it comes with several chassis and aerodynamic upgrades. Appearance upgrades include 17-inch Brembo brakes up front, 18-inch STI wheels finished in black, more aggressive body styling and unique color choices. We also spoke to Subaru’s Car Line Planning Manager of America, Todd Hill, about a year ago, and we asked him directly about the chances of a turbo BRZ. The reply was that there was literally no chance, and for several good reasons.

For one thing, adding a turbo would add weight and price. The BRZ was also never intended to be a straight-line car, like the Mustang and Camaro, so an OEM turbo would sort of go against the BRZ’s in-house nature. Hill wasn’t opposed to aftermarket turbo kits, but in his opinion, the BRZ’s 2.0-liter box four should remain naturally aspirated, at least from the factory. Given all that, you can understand our skepticism about a turbo BRZ STI. A BRZ tS renamed BRZ STI? Sure, just don't expect it to be turbocharged.